A 69-year-old man from South Carolina was killed Saturday when he crashed into trees while skiing in Telluride, the second skiing fatality in the resort town in 10 days, the San Miguel County Sheriff's Office said.

The Sheriff's Office said George A. Nolan of Greenwood was skiing with his daughter-in-law about 3 p.m. when his skis detached from his boots and he slid head-first on his side. A member of the Telluride Ski Patrol told investigators that she saw the man, who was wearing a helmet, sliding into trees.

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Rescuers were unable to resuscitate Nolan, the Sheriff's Office said.

"We are deeply saddened by this tragic loss and our thoughts are with the family," Sheriff Bill Masters said.

Nolan is survived by his wife, two sons and a brother, the Sheriff's Office said.

On March 9, a man from of Colorado Springs was killed when he lost control on steep terrain and tumbled into a wooded area in Telluride, the Denver Post reported.